Simone Guimarães: Aguapé
One of Her Best This was the album that introduced me to the musical world of Simone Guimarães. The fact her voice sometimes reminded me of Elis Regina’s was the initial attraction. When I finally got to see … Continued
Simone Guimarães: Virada pra Lua
Solidifying Her Career If Cirandeiro was the album that got the critics’ attention and Aguapé solidified Simone’s name among the best in Brazilian music, Virada pra Lua is then a celebration for this artist. Here Simone Guimarães … Continued
Simone Guimarães: Piracema
Swimming Upstream Born on July 12, 1966, in Santa Rosa de Viterbo (São Paulo countryside), Simone Vagnini Guimarães is more than a Brazilian music singer. She also writes some of the music she sings, and her repertoire covers … Continued
Paulinho da Viola: Bebadosamba
Samba High! With 25 albums in his recording career, Paulinho da Viola is one of Brazil’s most beloved and accomplished samba composers. The time he spends in a recording studio has, however, decreased in these past 10 years. He … Continued
Luiz Simas: Recipe For Rhythm
Rhythm for the Soul When I heard Recipe for Rhythm for the first time, I was surprised by Simas’s new album. Not only was he presenting a totally different sound — and I am not referring to the … Continued
Luiz Simas: Live In New York
Live Enchantment Multi-talented singer/songwriter Luiz Simas is like a chameleon. He has performed with Brazilian artists including Raul Seixas, Roberto Carlos, Elza Soares (was her musical director when she performed at the Village), Lobão, Ritchie and many others. He … Continued
Luiz Simas: New Chorinhos from Brazil
Choro in the Present Upon receiving New Chorinhos from Brazil, I confess I was a little apprehensive. Choro (literally “cry”) is a Brazilian music form that requires a lot of soul both for performing and composing it. One could … Continued
Nelson Faria: Nelson Faria
Outstanding Talents Nelson Faria (born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 1963) finally starts to earn more popularity. His recent appearance in João Bosco’s band was a huge step to public recognition, although the guitarist’s name was already underlined in … Continued
Ceumar: Sempre Viva!
A Creative Talent Here’s a cd that offers well chosen, lesser known music, acoustically performed and sung by a crystal clear voiced singer, whose name “Ceumar” could have been an artistic reference: heaven and sea. Very lyrical and a justifying … Continued
Cibelle: Cibelle
A Promising New Star Since the late Suba made his mark in Brazilian music with his anthological 2000 album São Paulo Confessions, electronic and experimental music found its niche in Brazil. Suba’s untimely death in 1999 left a void, … Continued
Rosa Passos & Ron Carter: Entre Amigos
When Friends Meet I can still recall the first time I heard Rosa Passos. The song “Verão,” from her release Pano Pra Manga (1996), made an indelible mark in my mind. “Verão” has kept its place … Continued
Cesar Camargo Mariano & Helio Delmiro: Samambaia
Finally on CD! What can be better than having a new Cesar Camargo Mariano CD? Two of his albums, of course. Not only do we have a brand new recording with Duo, but there is also the long awaited … Continued
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